Doing the same thing.

2) If you do owner-occupied cashout refi for best rate, you technically have to live in the home for 12 months before renting it out. * Some responders here may suggest not worrying about that and renting it out anyways.

I'd be going to every real estate meetup I could in your area and buying lunch for anyone doing infill and find ways to partner and learn together. 

because I've seen a lot of people talk about money and how it brings happiness to them and how it's the only thing they need in life, I've talked too some people I know and most agree with that. 

If you have owned it over 6 months, then you can cash-out refinance at 75% of the appraised value.

Lol, you nailed it, Don!

Doing some back of the napkin math and listings on Redfin right now it doesn’t look like anything listed right now makes sense from an investment perspective.

What would you do?

I think this subject is relevant for starters like me so here it is: is it a good idea to turn a single-family home into a duplex or triplex? 

BUT the larger the deal the harder it becomes to pursue a rehab strategy with meaningful impact on appreciation.